Proverbs 16:13
Righteous lips are the delight of kings; and they love him that speaketh right.
Righteous lips are the delight of kings: and they loue him that speaketh right.
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5Whoso privily slandereth his neighbour, him will I cut off: him that hath an high look and a proud heart will not I suffer.
6Mine eyes shall be upon the faithful of the land, that they may dwell with me: he that walketh in a perfect way, he shall serve me.
7He that worketh deceit shall not dwell within my house: he that telleth lies shall not tarry in my sight.
5Whoso priuily slandereth his neighbour, him will I cut off: him that hath an high looke, and a proud heart, will not I suffer.
6‖Mine eyes shall be vpon the faithfull of the land, that they may dwell with me: he that walketh in a perfect way, he shall serue me.
7†He that worketh deceit, shall not dwell within my house: he that telleth lies shall not tarie in my sight.
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Proverbs 16:13
Sense 1: Right, just, equitable, or in accord with truth, justice, or the will of God. Sense 2: Upright or innocent in a matter. Sense 3: Made or regarded as right. Sense 4: As a noun, persons so described.
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Sense 1: The physical borders of the mouth. Sense 2: By extension, speech or utterance.
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Sense 1: To take or give great pleasure or satisfaction. Sense 2: A high degree of pleasure or satisfaction of mind; joy.
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Sense 1: Affection, attachment, delight, goodwill, commitment, or devotion. Sense 2: To regard with affection or devotion. Sense 3: A beloved person.
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Speaks; expresses or communicates words or meaning.
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1. Correct, just, upright, proper, lawful, fitting, true, or due; also a rightful claim or authority. 2. The direction or side opposite the left. 3. Straight, favourable, skilful, or approved. 4. Very, quite, or fully.
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16:12It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness: for the throne is established by righteousness.
16:12 It is an abomination to kings to commit wickednesse: for the throne is established by righteousnesse.
16:13Righteous lips are the delight of kings; and they love him that speaketh right.
16:13Righteous lips are the delight of kings: and they loue him that speaketh right.
Selected passage16:14The wrath of a king is as messengers of death: but a wise man will pacify it.
16:14The wrath of a king is as messengers of death: but a wise man will pacifie it.